Celtic Alleluia
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Fintan O'Carroll & Christopher Walker, 1985

[Refrain]
Alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia, alleluia.

[Verses]*
1. Speak, Lord, your servant is list'ning, Speak your words of wisdom,
For the words you speak are everlasting life

2. The Word of the Lord lasts forever. What is the word that is living?
It is brought to us through God's Son: Jesus Christ.

3. "Father, of all you are blessed, creator of earth and heaven,
for the mysteries of the Kingdom shown to children."

4. "I call you friends," says the Lord, "you who are my disciples.
I make known to you all I've learned from my Father."

5. "The sheep of my flock," says the Lord, "hearing my voice, will listen.
They will follow me, for I know them; they are mine."

6. The Word of the Lord is alive. The Word of the Lord is active.
It can judge our thoughts, bring us closer to the Father.

7. "Even if you have to die, close to my Word keep faithful;
for your faithfulness I will give you the crown of life.

[Refrain]



*[Alternate Verses]
1. Give thanks to the Lord who is good. The love of the Lord knows no ending.
All in Israel say: "God's love has no end."

2. The Right Hand of God raised me up. The hand of the Lord has triumphed.
I shall never die, I shall live telling God's deeds.

3. The stone which the builders rejected, becomes the cornerstone chosen.
Praise the work of God for this marvel in our eyes!



*[Easter Verses]  (1-2: Easter Vigil; 3-5: Easter Season)
1. Now he is living, the Christ. Out of the tomb he is risen;
he has conquered death, opened heaven to all believers.

2. Christ is the first fruits from death, filling the church with his glory!
Darkness vanishes in the light of his power.

3. Give thanks to the Lord who is good. The love of the Lord knows no ending.
All in Israel say: "God's love has no end."

4. The Right Hand of God raised me up. The hand of the Lord has triumphed.
I shall never die, I shall live telling God's deeds.

5. The stone which the builders rejected, becomes the cornerstone chosen.
Praise the work of God for this marvel in our eyes!



*[Sending Forth Verses]
1. Now with the strength of your Word, send us to be your disciples,
to bring all the world to the joy of your kingdom.

2. Fed with the Bread of new life, filled with the wine of compassion,
send us out to serve all the world in your name.

3. Now make us steadfast in faith, joyful in hope of Christ's coming,
and by unity let your love fill our lives.



*[Feast of Mary verse]
Hail: full of grace,
Mary, most blessed among women;
who believed that it would be
as God promised.



* Other seasonal verses also are used.